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Stephen Kleynhans
VP Analyst
Stephen Kleynhans is a Research Vice President with Gartner. Mr. Kleynhans has more than 40 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in end-user computing environments. He advises clients on how to best exploit the expanding range of computing form factors, including personal computers, information appliances, mobile devices and emerging platforms, and is an authority on user computing strategies, including vendor assessment, PC and mobile platforms, technical architecture, operating systems, and product selection and integration. Mr. Kleynhans is a long-term Microsoft watcher and is frequently called on to speak at conferences and provide commentary in the press.
Previous experience
Prior to becoming an analyst in 1994, Mr. Kleynhans worked in network integration and PC services, assisting clients in developing end-user computing strategies, and created and ran an extensive interoperability research and testing facility.
Professional background
Crowntek Business Centres
National Technology Director
Datacrown
Systems Analyst
Areas of coverage
I&O Digital Workplace Transformation
Education
B.S., Computer Science, University of Toronto
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
1Best practices around deployment of Microsoft Windows
2Best practices with PC planning and procurement, including RFP review
3Selecting and configuring PCs and choosing PC vendors
4How to equip users today and in the future, including device and platform selection
5Understanding how user technology is evolving, including new architectures and devices